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Born in Chicago, he was raised in Seattle\u2019s Central District. Activist and organizer Aaron Dixon found himself on the front lines just over 50 years ago when he was named Captain of the first Black Panther Party branch in California after the assassination of Bobby Hutton. Growing up, his parents instilled in him and his brother the importance of fighting for social justice. As a college student he formed Black Student Union, and the Seattle Chapter of Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) along with his friends. Later, he spent four years as captain and was promoted to party national headquarters in Oakland. After years of advocating for the rights of blacks, Dixon published a memoir of his life entitled \u201cMy People Are Rising: Memoirs Of A Black Panther Party Captain\u201d (2012) which shared details of his time with the Black Panthers.<\/p>\n
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http:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/civilr\/aaron_dixon.htm<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Do you know her?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Born on Dec. 12, 1903 in Norfolk, Va. and raised in Littleton, N.C, her childhood was filled with social justice movements. Ella Baker attended Shaw University, graduating as its valedictorian in 1927 before moving to New York. While at Shaw, Baker challenged school policies which served as a precursor for the rest of her life and career. Baker worked for over five decades as a civil rights activist and organizer, inspiring and guiding emerging leaders. Labeled as one of the most important women figures of the Civil Rights Movement, Baker was a brilliant influential speaker and sparked change.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n https:\/\/ellabakercenter.org\/about\/who-was-ella-baker<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Do you know him?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The late Charles \u201cChuck\u201d Harrison is one of the most important industrial designers of his time, and items that he\u2019s either invented or designed have been impacting lives for over 60 years. Charles Harrison Jr. was born Sept. 23, 1931 in Shreveport, La. Harrison worked for Sears for 32 years, designing hundreds of items including sewing machines, toasters, lawn mowers and several household items. According to reports, he is also the first black executive for Sears. Harrison retired in 1993 but went on to teach part-time at several universities across Chicago.<\/p>\n